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Pushing Boundaries: 11 Exteriors That Use Fabric For Protection, Shape, and Longevity

ArchDaily

Advanced and durable materials have turned fabric into a facade and roof alternative that has sparked a highly specialized sector within the construction industry and created some of the most intriguing exteriors around the globe. Read more »

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Roofing Materials for Sloped Roof Garages: What’s Best?

The Architecture Designs

A sloped garage is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it also provides more protection from the elements than a flat roof. When constructing or repairing a sloped roof garage, knowing what materials best suit the job is important. This helps the roof to last up to 30 years.

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Mighty Dog Roofing – Choosing the Right Exterior Materials that Fits with Home Style

Modern Architecture Concept

Planning to renovate your exterior? Here’s how to choose the right materials! Choosing the right exterior materials for your home can be a hard task. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing the right exterior materials for your home: Climate. Metal Roofs. Tile Roofs.

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How to Choose the Best Roofing Material? (5 Ideas)

Architecture Ideas

Choosing the ideal material for your roofing is a very important decision that can have a significant impact on various aspects of your life. Not only does your roof protect you from rain, snow or other weather conditions, but it can also have an impact on potentially increasing the value of your home upon eventual resale.

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Studio Gang begins construction on Parisian university built with 50 per cent natural materials

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The University of Chicago John W Boyer Center was designed by Studio Gang in accordance with the French sustainability law requiring new public buildings to be built from at least 50 per cent wood or other natural materials. It will be built from at least 50 per cent natural materials in line with the French sustainability law.

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Hopson Rodstrom Design creates jagged-roof Los Angeles building with interior courtyard

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Local studio Hopson Rodstrom Design placed a sawtooth roof on top of this black-clad apartment building with an interior courtyard in southern California. Located in West Los Angeles on a busy thoroughfare, the project is called The Jagger – named after the massive sawtooth roof that tops it.

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Red River Gorge Cabin by West Workshop

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Inspired by traditional Kentucky barn materials with a modern upgrade, the home’s two towers feature an exterior vertical black shou-sugi-ban-rainscreen cladding paired with a galvanized metal roof. Anchoring the home to the sloped landscape, the foundation terraces down the hill, going with the land.

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